What is Nux vomica?
Nux vomica is a fairly common remedy in homeopathy. Made from the vomit nut (the fruit of the vomit tree, a tree that grows in Southeast Asia from which we extract strychnine, a molecule used in pharmacies), Nux Vomica is "the" specialist in excess food, nervousness and irritability.
Warning ! Do not confuse Nux Vomica with Nux Moschata: this homeopathic remedy (made from nutmeg) is rather indicated in nervous disorders which are characterized by hypertensive sleep, and in case of dryness of the mucous membranes and skin.
When to take Nux Vomica Homeopathic doctors rather prescribe Nux Vomica to impulsive, meticulous, jealous, impatient, aggressive people who cannot bear contradiction. The main indications for Nux Vomica are:
- Anxiety, anger, obsessive jealousy,
- Rumination of worries during the night,
- Insomnia when falling asleep, drowsiness after meals, difficult awakenings,
- Intolerance to noise and odors,
- Too high libido,
- Abdominal colic, constipation, spasmodic pain,
- Indigestion, hiccups,
- Low back pain,
- Hemorrhoidal disease ("hemorrhoids") with "false needs",
- Muscle cramps, spasmophilia.
Nux vomica: what are the indications?
Warning ! If we can seek homeopathy as a "boost" against many pathologies, this complementary medicine is not intended to replace medical treatment. Ask your doctor for advice!
- Acetonemia. In case of an acetone attack with a nauseous state, a charged tongue and bad breath, take a dose of Nux Vomica 4 CH every minute. In children from the age of 3 years.
- Aerophagia. In case of aerophagia with acidic belching and a feeling of "weight" on the stomach, take 3 granules of Nux Vomica 4 CH before each meal.
- Nightmares. In case of nightmares that revolve around the professional world, with difficulty falling asleep and body aches on waking, take Nux Vomica 9 CH, 3 granules at bedtime.
- Headache. In case of headaches (migraines) which occur rather after meals and / or which concern stressed, overworked and angry people, take Nux Vomica 5 CH, 3 granules 2 times a day.
- Anger. In case of explosive (and sometimes violent) anger associated with a quarrelsome and intolerant temperament, take Nux Vomica 15 CH, 10 granules 1 time per week.
- Constipation. In case of transient constipation that occurs after an excess of food, take Nux Vomica 5 CH, 5 granules morning and evening.
- Rosacea. In case of rosacea associated with difficult digestion in a "big eater", take Nux Vomica 9 CH, 5 granules in the evening.
- Aches. In case of body aches occurring after a bad night and / or an evening too drunk, take Nux Vomica 7 CH, 3 granules 3 times a day.
- Indigestion. In case of indigestion with digestive spasms, constipation and drowsiness after the meal, take Nux Vomica 4 CH, 3 granules after the meal, every 15 minutes until improvement.
- Stomach pains. In case of heartburn following excess food and aggravated by alcohol consumption, take Nux Vomica 5 CH, 5 granules 3 times a day.
- Hangover. In the event of a hangover associated with an irritable character, take Nux Vomica 4 CH, 5 granules 2 times a day.
- Bad breath. In case of bad breath linked to excess of drink and / or food, take Nux Vomica 7 CH, 5 granules at bedtime.
- Hemorrhoids. In case of very painful hemorrhoidal disease improved by a cold application, take Nux Vomica 5 CH, 2 granules 3 times a day.
- Hiccups. In case of hiccups linked to excess food, take Nux Vomica 7 CH, 2 granules 5 times a day.
- High blood pressure. In case of high blood pressure in a nervous, overactive and always stressed person, take Nux Vomica 9 CH, 5 granules at bedtime.
- Insomnia. In case of insomnia linked to excess food, nervousness and / or caffeine (tea, coffee), take Nux Vomica 9 CH, 5 granules at bedtime and 5 granules at night.
- Jealousy. In case of obsessive jealousy with a susceptible and quarrelsome temperament, in people who get carried away easily, take Nux Vomica 30 CH, 5 granules per day for at least 1 month.
- Travel sickness. If nausea occurs only when you are a passenger in the vehicle, take Nux Vomica 9 CH, 2 granules every hour.
- Palpitations. In case of heart palpitations after a heavy meal or excess alcohol in an irritable person, take Nux Vomica 5 CH, 3 granules 2 times a day.
- Susceptibility. In case of likely temperament with frequent annoyances, a tendency to anger at the slightest contradiction, in an authoritarian and sometimes violent person, take Nux Vomica 15 CH, 10 granules 1 time per week.
- Dizziness. In case of feeling of "spinning head" after a large meal, take Nux Vomica 5 CH, 3 granules every 5 minutes until improvement.
Source: The great book of homeopathy, Dr. Dominique-Jean Sayous, ed. Eyrolles.
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